The Technical Coordinator reports to the La Boite Production Manager and ensures the highest quality technical operations and support for La Boite Theatre Company and Roundhouse Theatre activities as well as maintain and improve all technical aspects of the company productions and activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
To be responsible for the technical aspects of all La Boite productions and activities – in the Roundhouse Theatre, other local venues and on tour.
- Source, create, update and interpret venue and production plans and specifications in coordination with the Production Manager.
- Provide detailed information and advice regarding venue and/or specific production issues.
- Provide advice and feedback on technical aspects of productions, including but not limited to electrical safety, loadings, rigging, transport and OWHS.
- Accept responsibility for the identification and provision of operational and technical elements of all company activities.
- Assist with all technical requirements of a show or areas assigned by the Company.
- Coordinate hire and/or purchase of equipment as required.
- Attend La Boite Theatre Company staff meeting, production meetings and other meetings as required.
To provide technical advice and support to all events and activities in the Roundhouse Theatre, including all La Boite Productions and Outside Hires.
- Provide customer focused technical support prior to and during outside hire events.
- Actively pursue opportunities for Roundhouse Theatre equipment Dry Hires and be responsible for associated documentation and reporting.
- In co-ordination with FOH staff ensure the smooth running of company events and maintain customer focus.
- Assist Production Manager in the creation and maintenance of accurate venue information.
To oversee ongoing venue operations and maintenance, and manage the safe, effective installation, maintenance and use of all technical equipment, (incl. lighting, sound, video, rigging and staging elements).
- Comply with and actively contribute to safe work practices.
- Assist the Production Manager in coordinating and actioning all venue and equipment maintenance including annual Test & Tag.
- In consultation with the Production Manager, establish & update operational procedures, technical requirements, asset register and other documentation.
- Provide comprehensive reports to Production Manager and General Manager as required.
- Supervise, train and coordinate all technical staff throughout the production process ensuring the bump-in, performance and bump-out is done in an effective and safe manner.
- Encourage, foster and support upcoming technicians and support the artistic endeavours of practitioners involved.
To provide board operation and Head LX for La Boite productions as required
- Fulfil duties as Head LX and crew member on La Boite Theatre Company and Roundhouse productions as required.
Other
- Comply with La Boite’s Workplace Health and Safety Policy and actively promote safety in the workplace
- Comply with La Boite’s policies and procedures and with relevant legislation and regulations.
- The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, but within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
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